Maintenance Section Assistant III: Georgetown Maintenance Office (Austin)

Maintenance Section Assistant III: Georgetown Maintenance Office (Austin District)-* (2304426)*

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: This position work 40-Hours per week, (4)10-hour days, Monday - Thursday

Location Flexibility: Onsite

Position Information

TxDOT's Georgetown Maintenance Office is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant III based in Georgetown, Texas within the Austin District. This position assists a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing work completed by the crews and contractors, which provides a safe driving thoroughfare within a designated geographical area. Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website.

Compensation

Salary Plan/Grade:

Maintenance Section Assistant III: B21 ($51,278.00/yearly - $82,901.00/yearly

Minimum Salary: 51,278.00, Maximum Salary: 82,901.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Georgetown-Willmsn Co Ae/Maint2727 SOUTH AUSTIN AVE Georgetown 78627

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

This position assists a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing work completed by the crews and contractors, which provides a safe driving thoroughfare within a designated geographical area. Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for this job include:

• Assists in budget preparation for the section.
• Assists in issuing driveway permits and estimating the size of drainage pipes for driveways.
• Assists the Maintenance Section supervisor in overseeing the work of the section and contracted crews including scheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for section projects.
• Assists with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous spills affecting area roadways. Must be able to respond 24/7 when notified.
• Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Handles public complaints.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 7 YEARS in roadway maintenance or construction related work. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License.

Competencies:

The required competencies for this job include:

• Communicate effectively
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Scheduling work assignments
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Talking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; received information by oral communication

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

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:* Mar 1, 2024, 11:59:00 PMJob Posting*
:* Dec 27, 2023, 10:46:10 AMUnposting Date*

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist IV State Job Code/s: 2130

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. Above the EEO/ADA field on job description page

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,278.00 - $82,901.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person